Surgical Procedures
Knee
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. It is also the joint most vulnerable to damage because of the stresses it is subjected to both in day-to-day living and in sport, with up to 4 times the body's weight being taken through the joint when standing.
The joint is made up of a complex system of bones, specialised cartilage (meniscus), ligaments, and tendons. The stability of the knee depends on the ligaments and tendons, which are prone to damage.
Disease, injury or 'wear & tear' to these bones, ligaments or tendons may necessitate a range of investigative or surgical procedures, leading to reconstruction, repair or replacement.
The main procedures conducted by Canberra Orthopaedic Group specialist surgeons are listed below. They are explained more fully in the surgical info sheets. Simply click on the surgical info sheets link at the bottom of the page to download and read, or print the pdf file.
| Procedure | Purpose |
|---|---|
|
Arthroscopy |
Investigation, diagnosis & treatment including trimming or suture repair of torn cartilage (meniscus). |
|
Ligament Reconstruction |
Reconstruction of damaged ligaments, especially ACL, as well as PCL, collateral ligaments. |
|
Patella Reconstruction |
For dislocation of the patella (kneecap) or anterior knee pain. |
|
ACI Chondrocyte Implantations |
This procedure enables localised areas of damaged joint surface to be repaired. |
|
Unicompartment Knee Replacement |
Replacement of a portion of joint damaged by wear & tear or injury. |
|
Total Knee Replacement |
Replacement of entire joint damaged by wear & tear or injury. |
|
Revision Total Knee Surgery |
Modification to previous knee replacement surgery |
Canberra Orthopaedic Group surgeons specialising
in the knee are:
- Dr Al Burns
- Dr Robert Creer
- Dr Kevin Woods
- Dr Philip Aubin
- Dr Damian Smith
- Assoc Professor Paul Smith
- Dr Brendan Klar
- Dr Gawel Kulisiewicz
Surgical info sheets
Knee Arthroscopy [ 
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